Electronics - Sourcing Specialist ( 5- 9 Years of Experience)

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Sourcing Manager – Electronics Specialist to support our R&D; and hardware engineering teams in sourcing electronic components and hardware materials. This role is crucial for managing the supplier base, ensuring the availability of high-quality components, mitigating supply risks, and enabling rapid-paced innovation.

Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers for electronic components, PCBs, semiconductors, connectors, (Varisters, IC, resistors) and other R&D; hardware materials. Lead sourcing activities including RFQs, negotiations, and supplier selection with focus on quality, cost, and lead time.

Establish and maintain supplier contracts and service-level agreements (SLAs).
Supplier & Risk Management

Develop strong supplier relationships to support innovation, agility, and resilience.
Cost Management

Drive cost reduction initiatives and value engineering in collaboration with design and manufacturing teams.



Balance cost competitiveness with minimal inventory and just-in-time delivery for R&D; needs.
Cross-functional Collaboration

Work with internal stakeholders including R&D;, Product Development, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to align sourcing goals. Participate in current product introduction (NPI) processes to ensure timely sourcing decisions.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or related field.
5 - 8 years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, or procurement, in electronics, semiconductors, or hardware R&D; settings.
Strong knowledge of electronic components, BOMs, and hardware design cycles.
Experience in managing global suppliers and navigating component shortages and lifecycle issues.
Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and sourcing tools.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience with NPI, ECN (Engineering Change Notification) processes, and prototyping cycles.
Familiarity with compliance standards such as RoHS, REACH, and conflict minerals.
Technical understanding of PCBs, embedded systems, or consumer electronics hardware.

📌 Electronics Sourcing Specialist Bengaluru
🏢 Kazam
📍 Bengaluru